Autopsy: Woodstock man was stabbed to death

A 34-year-old Woodstock man who was found dead in a Woodstock home on Saturday died of multiple stab wounds, according to an autopsy conducted today.

The man was identified as Mark A. Medina, of Woodstock, according to McHenry County Coronor Dr. Anne L. Majewski.

Police were called to the 1900 block of Sheila Street at 4:37 p.m. in the far northwestern suburb in McHenry County, Woodstock police said in a press release.

Preliminary findings from an autopsy conducted today determined that Medina died of multiple stab and incised wounds to his chest and upper body, said Majewski. Results from a toxicology exam are pending, Majewski said.

When police showed up at the home, they found a man who had died, officials said.

Police said, "circumstances surrounding the death of this individual were deemed to be suspicious." No other details were being immediately released by police.

The major investigation assistance team was activated to help with the ongoing investigation.